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EA56 VBC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VBC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 156,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 156,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 147,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 140,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,261 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,666 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,567 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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EA56 VBC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA56 VBC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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